Snowman Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Yes, it's true, my subaru has..... dum...dum...dum..... HONDA PARTS on it. Last night I sold my soul and put a set of brand new honda coil springs on the rear struts of Roxanne. It did feel kinda dirty, but it was worth it. I got a set for an 89 Accord with A/C and automatic, which should be the heaviest springs available, and WOW are they a step up. They're probably five millimeters thicker than the stock springs. I let the car down off the lift and from full droop it sagged maybe an inch and a half or two inches, where before it was at like four or five. I quickly whipped out the measuring tape in my excitement, and lo and behold, with my 26" snow tires, it has 11" of clearance front and rear with the front struts adjusted down all the way and the rear struts in the 2nd preload position. Yeah baby!!! Oh yeah, with the increase in front weight bias, it likes to oversteer a lot more:drunk: . Now I'll just have to see if my axles last very long at that angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Kelly, you slut! Sleeping with the enemy. Congrats. I know you've been looking for them for a while now. Do you still have that 5spd d/r tranny and drive shaft back in Haines? If so, let's deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted December 8, 2004 Author Share Posted December 8, 2004 Yes, I still have the tranny and probably a lot of the stuff that's needed for the conversion. When is a good time to give you a call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxalplyx Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 :-\ Our cars can be fitted with Honda coil springs? Wow! What year/model or part#? What Subarus does it fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Im dating someone that drives a Honda CRV so youre pretty safe. The Subaru gods havent shot a flaming asteroid at me yet and its been a couple years. For the record she wants a Subaru now we are just waiting for the right deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 :-\ Our cars can be fitted with Honda coil springs? Wow! What year/model or part#? What Subarus does it fit? yep, FRONT springs from an 86-89 accord (prelude ones look the same, but I havnen't tried them yet) fit the BACK of the ea82 wagons (again, I'm not sure what else they would fit on, probably any Gl, maybe XT, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Yes, I still have the tranny and probably a lot of the stuff that's needed for the conversion. When is a good time to give you a call? Anytime from 3 PM to about 8 PM. I'll also be home all day Saturday. My x-mas break starts on the 18th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 I think I lost your phone number again:drunk: . I can give you a call tonight or tomorrow if you PM me your number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I'll call and leave a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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